US House Investigates Government Coercion Violating Pharmacists’ Conscience Rights
WASHINGTON, July 26, 2005 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Rep. Don Manzullo (R-Illinois), Chairman of the House Small Business Committee, explored government coercion to violate pharmacists’ consciences at a committee hearing yesterday. In particular, the committee investigated Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s emergency rule ordering pharmacies to fill orders for the morning-after pill and its effect on rural pharmacies. Concerned Women for America (CWA) praised the move. “We commend Rep. Manzullo for holding this timely hearing to provide a thoughtful examination of Gov. Blagojevich’s insensitive order demanding that all pharmacies in Illinois provide the controversial drug known as the morning-after pill,” said Wendy Wright, […]
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